Redbridge: population and statistics
Redbridge has a population of 321,829 (2025) across 56.4 km², or 5,706 people per km². It ranks 50 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 321,829 residents
- 56.4 km²
- 5,706 people/km²
- 23 m
Redbridge in numbers
Population of Redbridge over time
Redbridge had 301,022 residents in 2015 and 321,829 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 311,750 |
| 2021 | 310,130 |
| 2022 | 313,152 |
| 2023 | 318,749 |
| 2024 | 323,006 |
| 2025 | 321,829 |
All indicators for Redbridge
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Redbridge | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.8% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 334 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.7% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 24 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Redbridge | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 108,740 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 81 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 60.8% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.5% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 271 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 103,714 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 72 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 66.2% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 33.6% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 41 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 58.0% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 259 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 30.4% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 25 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.3% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £481,297 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 37 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −2.7% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 331 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Redbridge | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 77.1% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 146 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.0% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 82 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Redbridge | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 16,500 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 37 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 51.3 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 94 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 15,540 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 31 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,851 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 51 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Redbridge | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.3% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 271 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 6.0% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 20 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Redbridge | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 27.5% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 59 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Redbridge ranks 11 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 60.8% in Redbridge, compared with an average of 50.9% in London and 34.9% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Redbridge, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,899 football pitches.
- 20.1 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Barking and Dagenham, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Buckinghamshire (584,296 residents), 65 km away.
Business sectors: Redbridge
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction16.6% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.4% ×1.4
- Real estate6.7% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
Where is Redbridge?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Redbridge?
Redbridge has 321,829 residents (2025), ranking 50 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Redbridge?
Redbridge covers 56.4 km², with a density of 5,706 people per km².
Is the population of Redbridge growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Redbridge went from 301,022 to 321,829, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Redbridge?
Redbridge is in London (region). Latitude 51.559, longitude 0.074.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Redbridge?
In Redbridge, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 60.8% (2026), ranking 10 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Redbridge?
In Redbridge, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Redbridge?
The nearest to Redbridge are Barking and Dagenham (2.5 km), Newham (5.5 km), Waltham Forest (7.1 km), Tower Hamlets (7.8 km), Hackney (9.3 km).